Our client, a well-known anti-poverty charity is looking to recruit a Director of Policy & Engagement on a maternity contract of up to 12 months. This great charity provides front-line advice, advocacy and campaigning and policy work on behalf of people in London beneath pension age, who are experiencing issues around benefit payments, disability and housing or who are at risk of homelessness. The services they provide have become even more essential during the current cost of living crisis. The role: As Director of Policy & Engagement, you will lead the organisation's policy, public affairs, and campaigns function, shaping and delivering local and national influencing to drive change on social security and housing issues. You will ensure the voices of people with lived experience are central to all of the organisation's work, embedding meaningful participation across the organisation, in governance, services, policy and campaigns. You will also oversee strategic external communications to support the organisation's influencing, brand and fundraising objectives and will direct all fundraising for your department including managing funder relationships, identifying opportunities and leading on bid writing and reporting. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for influencing policy and practice locally and nationally and representing the charity as a spokesperson in the media, with government ministers, MPs, and other senior stakeholders. You will manage a small multidisciplinary team of four, ensuring integrated effective delivery across the organisation. The role will cover strategic leadership, policy, public affairs & campaigns, stakeholder & media engagement, external communications, embedding participation, fundraising leadership, team leadership and cross-organisational Integration. The person: The successful candidate will be a strategic, politically astute leader with experience of leading policy, public affairs and campaigns at a senior level. They will have experience of integrating research campaigns, participation, external communications and fundraising to deliver impact locally and nationally. They will have excellent media stakeholder and political engagement skills, with experience of acting as a spokesperson for an organisation. This person will value and embed lived experience in all aspects of their work and will have a strong understanding of social security and housing policy. This person will also have substantial experience of leading on research for social policy influencing purposes in addition to having developed and shaped policy for an organisation in a charity which works towards combatting poverty and other social justice issues. Having managed political and media engagement and external influencing activities in the past, this person will be an effective relationship manager both internally and externally, in addition to having provided knowledge based leadership to small teams in the charity sector. In addition to being a highly effective project manager, this person will be a very strong communicator both verbally and in writing, and will be fully committed to the aims and objectives of this anti-poverty charity. This organisation is an equal opportunity employer. People with lived experience of poverty, from global majority backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals and disabled people are strongly encouraged to apply. We welcome evidence of experience from both work and non-work settings such as volunteering and personal life.
Mar 19, 2026
Full time
Our client, a well-known anti-poverty charity is looking to recruit a Director of Policy & Engagement on a maternity contract of up to 12 months. This great charity provides front-line advice, advocacy and campaigning and policy work on behalf of people in London beneath pension age, who are experiencing issues around benefit payments, disability and housing or who are at risk of homelessness. The services they provide have become even more essential during the current cost of living crisis. The role: As Director of Policy & Engagement, you will lead the organisation's policy, public affairs, and campaigns function, shaping and delivering local and national influencing to drive change on social security and housing issues. You will ensure the voices of people with lived experience are central to all of the organisation's work, embedding meaningful participation across the organisation, in governance, services, policy and campaigns. You will also oversee strategic external communications to support the organisation's influencing, brand and fundraising objectives and will direct all fundraising for your department including managing funder relationships, identifying opportunities and leading on bid writing and reporting. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for influencing policy and practice locally and nationally and representing the charity as a spokesperson in the media, with government ministers, MPs, and other senior stakeholders. You will manage a small multidisciplinary team of four, ensuring integrated effective delivery across the organisation. The role will cover strategic leadership, policy, public affairs & campaigns, stakeholder & media engagement, external communications, embedding participation, fundraising leadership, team leadership and cross-organisational Integration. The person: The successful candidate will be a strategic, politically astute leader with experience of leading policy, public affairs and campaigns at a senior level. They will have experience of integrating research campaigns, participation, external communications and fundraising to deliver impact locally and nationally. They will have excellent media stakeholder and political engagement skills, with experience of acting as a spokesperson for an organisation. This person will value and embed lived experience in all aspects of their work and will have a strong understanding of social security and housing policy. This person will also have substantial experience of leading on research for social policy influencing purposes in addition to having developed and shaped policy for an organisation in a charity which works towards combatting poverty and other social justice issues. Having managed political and media engagement and external influencing activities in the past, this person will be an effective relationship manager both internally and externally, in addition to having provided knowledge based leadership to small teams in the charity sector. In addition to being a highly effective project manager, this person will be a very strong communicator both verbally and in writing, and will be fully committed to the aims and objectives of this anti-poverty charity. This organisation is an equal opportunity employer. People with lived experience of poverty, from global majority backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals and disabled people are strongly encouraged to apply. We welcome evidence of experience from both work and non-work settings such as volunteering and personal life.
Our client, a well-known anti-poverty charity is looking to recruit a Director of Policy & Engagement on a maternity contract of up to 12 months. This great charity provides front-line advice, advocacy and campaigning and policy work on behalf of people in London beneath pension age, who are experiencing issues around benefit payments, disability and housing or who are at risk of homelessness. The services they provide have become even more essential during the current cost of living crisis. The role: As Director of Policy & Engagement, you will lead the organisation s policy, public affairs, and campaigns function, shaping and delivering local and national influencing to drive change on social security and housing issues. You will ensure the voices of people with lived experience are central to all of the organisation s work, embedding meaningful participation across the organisation, in governance, services, policy and campaigns. You will also oversee strategic external communications to support the organisation s influencing, brand and fundraising objectives and will direct all fundraising for your department including managing funder relationships, identifying opportunities and leading on bid writing and reporting. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for influencing policy and practice locally and nationally and representing the charity as a spokesperson in the media, with government ministers, MPs, and other senior stakeholders. You will manage a small multidisciplinary team of four, ensuring integrated effective delivery across the organisation. The role will cover strategic leadership, policy, public affairs & campaigns, stakeholder & media engagement, external communications, embedding participation, fundraising leadership, team leadership and cross-organisational Integration. The person: The successful candidate will be a strategic, politically astute leader with experience of leading policy, public affairs and campaigns at a senior level. They will have experience of integrating research campaigns, participation, external communications and fundraising to deliver impact locally and nationally. They will have excellent media stakeholder and political engagement skills, with experience of acting as a spokesperson for an organisation. This person will value and embed lived experience in all aspects of their work and will have a strong understanding of social security and housing policy. This person will also have substantial experience of leading on research for social policy influencing purposes in addition to having developed and shaped policy for an organisation in a charity which works towards combatting poverty and other social justice issues. Having managed political and media engagement and external influencing activities in the past, this person will be an effective relationship manager both internally and externally, in addition to having provided knowledge based leadership to small teams in the charity sector. In addition to being a highly effective project manager, this person will be a very strong communicator both verbally and in writing, and will be fully committed to the aims and objectives of this anti-poverty charity. This organisation is an equal opportunity employer. People with lived experience of poverty, from global majority backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals and disabled people are strongly encouraged to apply. We welcome evidence of experience from both work and non-work settings such as volunteering and personal life.
Mar 19, 2026
Full time
Our client, a well-known anti-poverty charity is looking to recruit a Director of Policy & Engagement on a maternity contract of up to 12 months. This great charity provides front-line advice, advocacy and campaigning and policy work on behalf of people in London beneath pension age, who are experiencing issues around benefit payments, disability and housing or who are at risk of homelessness. The services they provide have become even more essential during the current cost of living crisis. The role: As Director of Policy & Engagement, you will lead the organisation s policy, public affairs, and campaigns function, shaping and delivering local and national influencing to drive change on social security and housing issues. You will ensure the voices of people with lived experience are central to all of the organisation s work, embedding meaningful participation across the organisation, in governance, services, policy and campaigns. You will also oversee strategic external communications to support the organisation s influencing, brand and fundraising objectives and will direct all fundraising for your department including managing funder relationships, identifying opportunities and leading on bid writing and reporting. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for influencing policy and practice locally and nationally and representing the charity as a spokesperson in the media, with government ministers, MPs, and other senior stakeholders. You will manage a small multidisciplinary team of four, ensuring integrated effective delivery across the organisation. The role will cover strategic leadership, policy, public affairs & campaigns, stakeholder & media engagement, external communications, embedding participation, fundraising leadership, team leadership and cross-organisational Integration. The person: The successful candidate will be a strategic, politically astute leader with experience of leading policy, public affairs and campaigns at a senior level. They will have experience of integrating research campaigns, participation, external communications and fundraising to deliver impact locally and nationally. They will have excellent media stakeholder and political engagement skills, with experience of acting as a spokesperson for an organisation. This person will value and embed lived experience in all aspects of their work and will have a strong understanding of social security and housing policy. This person will also have substantial experience of leading on research for social policy influencing purposes in addition to having developed and shaped policy for an organisation in a charity which works towards combatting poverty and other social justice issues. Having managed political and media engagement and external influencing activities in the past, this person will be an effective relationship manager both internally and externally, in addition to having provided knowledge based leadership to small teams in the charity sector. In addition to being a highly effective project manager, this person will be a very strong communicator both verbally and in writing, and will be fully committed to the aims and objectives of this anti-poverty charity. This organisation is an equal opportunity employer. People with lived experience of poverty, from global majority backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals and disabled people are strongly encouraged to apply. We welcome evidence of experience from both work and non-work settings such as volunteering and personal life.
Deputy Director (14 months FTC Maternity Cover) London 3 days per week in the office Full Time or Part-Time 4 days (pro-rata) £58,000-£60,000 Closing date: Friday 26th March, 12pm Charity People is delighted to be working in partnership with a nature conservation charity who are seeking an experienced, values driven senior leader to join as Deputy Director (Maternity Cover) - a key leadership role focused on maintaining momentum, safeguarding key relationships, and continuing to generate income from a warm, well cultivated portfolio. This incredible nature conservation charity is being generously supported for more than 20 years by our Patron HRH The Princess Royal and our Ambassador and former Trustee Sir David Attenborough. Established in 1993, it has channelled £26 million to 220 conservation leaders in 80 countries across the Global South, benefitting wildlife, landscapes, and people. The organisation offer long term, laddered support to courageous changemakers leading local solutions to the global biodiversity and climate crises; they are acting on the latest science and igniting projects with passion. Through these award winners we support work rooted in communities that creates lasting benefits for wildlife, landscapes and people. With a clear, established strategy and a strong pipeline of committed major donors, this is a rare opportunity to step into a pivotal senior role and help steer an organisation with genuine global impact. The Role As Deputy Director, you will act as a key strategic partner to the Director and a senior figure across the charity, ensuring continuity during the maternity leave period. You will: Line manage two Heads of department (Head of Partnerships and Head of Communications), offering supportive, calm and confident leadership. Play a hands on role in major giving, stewarding key supporters including HNWIs, family foundations and trusts. Support the delivery of the organisation's income ambitions for this financial year Represent the organisation at donor meetings, pitches, and engagement events, drawing on your own network where appropriate. Work alongside colleagues on the prestigious awards, supporting donor engagement and communications linked to the event. Oversee high quality proposals and reports, typically at the £5k-£100k+ level, and support renewals, revisits, and long term partnerships. Maintain oversight of communications and brand, ensuring alignment with the organisation's mission and global conservation agenda. Play a key role in the 2026 event following the huge success of last year's event. This is a brilliant position for a senior major gifts or partnerships specialist who enjoys balancing strategy with hands on delivery, and who thrives in a collaborative, mission led environment. About You We're looking for a confident, thoughtful and solutions focused leader with: A strong track record in major donor fundraising (HNWIs, family foundations, trusts). Experience in securing and stewarding gifts, managing a portfolio where gifts often sit at the upper major giving threshold. Senior leadership experience, ideally in a charity or environment focused organisation. Willingness to represent the organisation externally and maintain strong personal relationships with donors and partners. The ability to step into an already well structured programme and ensure momentum continues smoothly. A collaborative, calm and people centred leadership style. An understanding or background in wildlife conservation would be welcomed Working at this organisation The charity is composed of a warm, committed and mission driven team, supported by a highly engaged Trustee Board and a clear strategic direction. Income is derived primarily from major donors, making this an ideal environment for someone who enjoys relationship led fundraising and partnering closely with supporters. How to Apply Please contact Kevin Croasdale from our recruitment partners, Charity People, with your CV and to request a full job pack. Deadline: 12pm, Friday 26th March Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Mar 15, 2026
Full time
Deputy Director (14 months FTC Maternity Cover) London 3 days per week in the office Full Time or Part-Time 4 days (pro-rata) £58,000-£60,000 Closing date: Friday 26th March, 12pm Charity People is delighted to be working in partnership with a nature conservation charity who are seeking an experienced, values driven senior leader to join as Deputy Director (Maternity Cover) - a key leadership role focused on maintaining momentum, safeguarding key relationships, and continuing to generate income from a warm, well cultivated portfolio. This incredible nature conservation charity is being generously supported for more than 20 years by our Patron HRH The Princess Royal and our Ambassador and former Trustee Sir David Attenborough. Established in 1993, it has channelled £26 million to 220 conservation leaders in 80 countries across the Global South, benefitting wildlife, landscapes, and people. The organisation offer long term, laddered support to courageous changemakers leading local solutions to the global biodiversity and climate crises; they are acting on the latest science and igniting projects with passion. Through these award winners we support work rooted in communities that creates lasting benefits for wildlife, landscapes and people. With a clear, established strategy and a strong pipeline of committed major donors, this is a rare opportunity to step into a pivotal senior role and help steer an organisation with genuine global impact. The Role As Deputy Director, you will act as a key strategic partner to the Director and a senior figure across the charity, ensuring continuity during the maternity leave period. You will: Line manage two Heads of department (Head of Partnerships and Head of Communications), offering supportive, calm and confident leadership. Play a hands on role in major giving, stewarding key supporters including HNWIs, family foundations and trusts. Support the delivery of the organisation's income ambitions for this financial year Represent the organisation at donor meetings, pitches, and engagement events, drawing on your own network where appropriate. Work alongside colleagues on the prestigious awards, supporting donor engagement and communications linked to the event. Oversee high quality proposals and reports, typically at the £5k-£100k+ level, and support renewals, revisits, and long term partnerships. Maintain oversight of communications and brand, ensuring alignment with the organisation's mission and global conservation agenda. Play a key role in the 2026 event following the huge success of last year's event. This is a brilliant position for a senior major gifts or partnerships specialist who enjoys balancing strategy with hands on delivery, and who thrives in a collaborative, mission led environment. About You We're looking for a confident, thoughtful and solutions focused leader with: A strong track record in major donor fundraising (HNWIs, family foundations, trusts). Experience in securing and stewarding gifts, managing a portfolio where gifts often sit at the upper major giving threshold. Senior leadership experience, ideally in a charity or environment focused organisation. Willingness to represent the organisation externally and maintain strong personal relationships with donors and partners. The ability to step into an already well structured programme and ensure momentum continues smoothly. A collaborative, calm and people centred leadership style. An understanding or background in wildlife conservation would be welcomed Working at this organisation The charity is composed of a warm, committed and mission driven team, supported by a highly engaged Trustee Board and a clear strategic direction. Income is derived primarily from major donors, making this an ideal environment for someone who enjoys relationship led fundraising and partnering closely with supporters. How to Apply Please contact Kevin Croasdale from our recruitment partners, Charity People, with your CV and to request a full job pack. Deadline: 12pm, Friday 26th March Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Title: Head of Events and Communications Accountable to: Executive Director Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 (dependent on experience) Direct Reports: Events officer, Marketing and Stakeholder Manager Contract type: Fixed term, maternity cover. Starting ASAP and for between 9-12 months. Application process: Apply by sending a CV and cover letter to Belinda Eaton by an email via the button below by midnight, UK time, on 22 March. First round interviews (online): 7 April. Face-to-face interviews: 14 & 15 April. Scope of the Role The Head of Events and Communications is a senior role within a highly regarded organisation, working with a focused and motivated team. The Head of Events and Communications is responsible for overseeing the marketing, communications, branding and events of the Institute of Masters of Wine. This involves working with a diverse group of global stakeholders including Members, students, Supporters and other sponsors, press, and industry partners. In addition to overseeing the IMW's global programme of events and trips, this role will be responsible for organising the IMW's 11th International Symposium which will take place in Adelaide in April 2027. The programme will be comprised of a series of inspiring talks, debates and tastings. With 500 delegates expected from 50 countries the symposium is a pinnacle of the wine calendar bringing together leading decision makers, influencers and thought leaders from the international trade, Masters of Wine, Masters of Wine students, presenters, sponsors and media. Key responsibilities: Team - Lead a high performing Marketing and Events team. Symposium - Project manage the end-to-end delivery of the IMW's 11th International Symposium. Marketing and Communications - Working closely with the Events officer and Marketing and Stakeholder Manager to oversee all internal and external communications and marketing strategy. Brand - Ensure that a consistent brand image is maintained throughout all aspects of the Institute's activities. Digital - Oversee all the Institute's content and activities in the digital space. Media relations - Act as the main conduit between the organisation and all key internal and external audiences including the media and PR world. Events and trips - Oversee the IMW's global programme of events and trips, and leverage them for PR. Recruitment of students - Working closely with the Head of Study Programme and Marketing and Stakeholder Manager to drive the recruitment process for candidates globally. 11th International Symposium: End-to-end operational oversight of the event. Develop and deliver against a comprehensive project plan covering the operational activities needed to successfully execute the event (pre-event planning, event week and post-event). Alongside the Head of Finance and Resources develop and maintain the event budget including expenses related to the event, ensuring that all costs are tracked and reported in a timely and accurate manner Development and implementation of risk management plan. Oversight of symposium staff and key liaison between external planning groups and suppliers. Oversight of all event contracts and deliverables. Oversight of venue management and key supplier bookings. Development of wine logistics processes for the event. Including receival/delivery of all wine to Adelaide and sorting and handling of wine processes for event week. Oversight of event branding. Oversight of all event communications and press arrangements in collaboration with the Marketing and Stakeholder Manager. Post-event evaluation and reporting. Person specification: Experience in delivering large-scale conferences / events. Experience in overseeing brand, communication and marketing strategy. Excellent organisation skills, including experience in managing complex projects. Strong stakeholder management skills and experience working with a diverse range of stakeholders of different seniority levels. Experienced communicator, demonstrative experience across all key marketing channels. A problem solver, who works well under pressure. Line management experience and of working across different teams and environments. Experience managing a large budget. A keen interest in wine is desirable.
Mar 11, 2026
Seasonal
Title: Head of Events and Communications Accountable to: Executive Director Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 (dependent on experience) Direct Reports: Events officer, Marketing and Stakeholder Manager Contract type: Fixed term, maternity cover. Starting ASAP and for between 9-12 months. Application process: Apply by sending a CV and cover letter to Belinda Eaton by an email via the button below by midnight, UK time, on 22 March. First round interviews (online): 7 April. Face-to-face interviews: 14 & 15 April. Scope of the Role The Head of Events and Communications is a senior role within a highly regarded organisation, working with a focused and motivated team. The Head of Events and Communications is responsible for overseeing the marketing, communications, branding and events of the Institute of Masters of Wine. This involves working with a diverse group of global stakeholders including Members, students, Supporters and other sponsors, press, and industry partners. In addition to overseeing the IMW's global programme of events and trips, this role will be responsible for organising the IMW's 11th International Symposium which will take place in Adelaide in April 2027. The programme will be comprised of a series of inspiring talks, debates and tastings. With 500 delegates expected from 50 countries the symposium is a pinnacle of the wine calendar bringing together leading decision makers, influencers and thought leaders from the international trade, Masters of Wine, Masters of Wine students, presenters, sponsors and media. Key responsibilities: Team - Lead a high performing Marketing and Events team. Symposium - Project manage the end-to-end delivery of the IMW's 11th International Symposium. Marketing and Communications - Working closely with the Events officer and Marketing and Stakeholder Manager to oversee all internal and external communications and marketing strategy. Brand - Ensure that a consistent brand image is maintained throughout all aspects of the Institute's activities. Digital - Oversee all the Institute's content and activities in the digital space. Media relations - Act as the main conduit between the organisation and all key internal and external audiences including the media and PR world. Events and trips - Oversee the IMW's global programme of events and trips, and leverage them for PR. Recruitment of students - Working closely with the Head of Study Programme and Marketing and Stakeholder Manager to drive the recruitment process for candidates globally. 11th International Symposium: End-to-end operational oversight of the event. Develop and deliver against a comprehensive project plan covering the operational activities needed to successfully execute the event (pre-event planning, event week and post-event). Alongside the Head of Finance and Resources develop and maintain the event budget including expenses related to the event, ensuring that all costs are tracked and reported in a timely and accurate manner Development and implementation of risk management plan. Oversight of symposium staff and key liaison between external planning groups and suppliers. Oversight of all event contracts and deliverables. Oversight of venue management and key supplier bookings. Development of wine logistics processes for the event. Including receival/delivery of all wine to Adelaide and sorting and handling of wine processes for event week. Oversight of event branding. Oversight of all event communications and press arrangements in collaboration with the Marketing and Stakeholder Manager. Post-event evaluation and reporting. Person specification: Experience in delivering large-scale conferences / events. Experience in overseeing brand, communication and marketing strategy. Excellent organisation skills, including experience in managing complex projects. Strong stakeholder management skills and experience working with a diverse range of stakeholders of different seniority levels. Experienced communicator, demonstrative experience across all key marketing channels. A problem solver, who works well under pressure. Line management experience and of working across different teams and environments. Experience managing a large budget. A keen interest in wine is desirable.
Brand & Product Marketing Director We are looking for an exceptional Brand & Product Marketing Director to bridge the gap between "what we build" and "how customers see us." In this role, you will own the global brand identity, the go-to-market (GTM) strategy for our product portfolio, and our communications & advocacy programmes. This is a high impact leadership role, blending strategy, creativity and storytelling across all customer touchpoints. About Yoto Yoto is a screen-free interactive audio platform for kids. We make carefully connected audio players that kids control, with no microphones, cameras or ads. We have a catalogue of audio that inspires creative play and learning with 1,000+ titles in our card store from top creators, publishers and labels - think Disney, Marvel, Roald Dahl and Universal Music. We also create Yoto Originals like BrainBots. Voted the 14th fastest-growing private software technology company in Britain in The Sunday Times 100 Tech 2025; and named the 94th fastest-growing company in Europe in the prestigious FT1000. Ranked 9th in Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in 2024; and featured in the Sifted 100 fastest-growing startups across the UK by revenue growth. Featured in Bloomberg's 25 UK startups to watch in 2023; and ranked second fastest growing tech company in the UK in the Deloitte Fast50. Named one of TIME Magazine's Top 100 Inventions of 2020. We're over 200 employees spread across the world and growing! We're on a mission to be the soundtrack of childhood, and help families on their own unique adventures. By creating products that inspire independent play, we help families discover and grow with an inspiring world of audio - and we would like you to help us achieve it! What you'll be doing Own and iterate our Global Brand Strategy & identity, including: Ensuring a consistent narrative, look & feel across all customer touchpoints (from TikTok ads to packaging & POS) Develop and execute high-impact brand awareness campaigns that move the needle on top-of-funnel growth Identify and execute strategic partnerships, collaborations, and activations Adapt global strategies for regional nuances (NA, EMEA, APAC) without diluting the core brand essence Deliver beautiful and impactful creative through our in-house creative studio Own and execute our Product Marketing & GTM strategy: Lead the global GTM strategy for all new product launches (hardware & software), coordinating between Product Development, Supply Chain, and Growth teams Translate complex product features into compelling, benefit-driven messaging that resonates with diverse global personas. Own and execute our Content Marketing strategy: Develop and execute a multi-channel content roadmap that supports product launches & seasonal campaigns Work with Acquisition & Retention marketing teams to maximise the potential of our content proposition in acquiring new families to Yoto and growing LTV of our existing families Own and execute our Global Communications strategy across all corporate and consumer PR Nurturing and growing the Yoto community to create a sustained engine of stories, user content, creators, superfans, local advocates, and insights Develop a consumer research roadmap which enables a rich understanding of customer needs, identifying opportunities for Yoto's future growth Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and career growth Work closely with our Product, Acquisition & Retention Marketing teams to ensure a unified communications strategy across all channels and touchpoints What you'll bring You are equal parts creative storyteller and data-driven strategist. You love a beautiful aesthetic, but you care even more that it works 8-12+ years of experience in brand and product marketing, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role Proven experience scaling a brand & launching new products across multiple international markets Exceptional writing and presentation skills-you can sell a vision to the Board just as easily as you can write a punchy headline Experience managing multimillion-dollar budgets, leveraging best-in-class marketing effectiveness & measurement Analytical rigour - proficient in using data to inform both creative and go-to-market decisions Exceptional leadership skills & ability to collaborate cross-functionally Comfortable in a fast-paced, constantly evolving scale-up environment, with a strong bias for action Bachelor's degree A passion for audio content and technology Salary £110,000 - £120,000 based on experience What you can expect from Yoto Flexibility: Hybrid working - expectation of 1 day a week on average in our London office, but you are welcome to come in more than this. Take advantage of our 'work from anywhere' policy to work from a different location for up to 6 weeks every year. Summer Hours policy to use between the months of June and August. Financial: Receive Income Protection, covering long term sickness for up to 2 years and company sick pay that increases with length of service. Life Assurance cover from day one of your service. Workplace Pension offering up to 3% employer contributions, following probation. Generous employee referral bonus scheme. Health & Wellness: Private Medical Insurance via Aviva, or a Wellbeing Allowance to be used for memberships, subscriptions, treatment or therapy. Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) through WeCare and unlimited access to Dental advice and guidance via Toothfairy. Bike to work scheme to promote healthier lifestyles. Time Off: 25 days of holiday per year, plus bank holidays. On top of this, you also receive your birthday off, plus 1 extra day of holiday for every year worked after you hit your 2 year anniversary, up to 5 extra days. After 4 years of service, you are also eligible for our sabbatical policy offering up to 3 months' of unpaid sabbatical. Helping Families: Variety of family-friendly leave, including enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility, pregnancy loss and carers leave. Unlock savings with our workplace nursery scheme, designed to support parents of preschool-aged children. People & Planet: Up to 2 volunteer days a year. A Book Allowance of up to £50 a year to contribute to your professional development. Fun Perks: You receive your very own Yoto player and starter pack of cards! Regular company socials and celebrations, including our annual YotoFest! Equity and Diversity At Yoto, we love creating a world where childhood is rich with discovery and joy. We're also passionate about building a workplace where everyone can thrive - both professionally and personally. We value flexibility and give our team the freedom to balance life and work in ways that suit them. We're committed to fostering a safe, diverse, and inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of their background, feel valued and supported. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion group holds bi-monthly forums to elevate diverse voices and perspectives, ensuring everyone at Yoto feels heard, respected, and appreciated. We don't just embrace differences - we celebrate them. We share audio content from a vibrant and diverse community of creators. We are building a team that reflects that same diversity. We invite candidates from all walks of life to explore opportunities with us and join a company that champions flexibility, equity, and inclusion. Recruitment Process Please only apply or engage with Yoto jobs posted on our careers page. All correspondence from our Talent team will be processed through our application tracking system.
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
Brand & Product Marketing Director We are looking for an exceptional Brand & Product Marketing Director to bridge the gap between "what we build" and "how customers see us." In this role, you will own the global brand identity, the go-to-market (GTM) strategy for our product portfolio, and our communications & advocacy programmes. This is a high impact leadership role, blending strategy, creativity and storytelling across all customer touchpoints. About Yoto Yoto is a screen-free interactive audio platform for kids. We make carefully connected audio players that kids control, with no microphones, cameras or ads. We have a catalogue of audio that inspires creative play and learning with 1,000+ titles in our card store from top creators, publishers and labels - think Disney, Marvel, Roald Dahl and Universal Music. We also create Yoto Originals like BrainBots. Voted the 14th fastest-growing private software technology company in Britain in The Sunday Times 100 Tech 2025; and named the 94th fastest-growing company in Europe in the prestigious FT1000. Ranked 9th in Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in 2024; and featured in the Sifted 100 fastest-growing startups across the UK by revenue growth. Featured in Bloomberg's 25 UK startups to watch in 2023; and ranked second fastest growing tech company in the UK in the Deloitte Fast50. Named one of TIME Magazine's Top 100 Inventions of 2020. We're over 200 employees spread across the world and growing! We're on a mission to be the soundtrack of childhood, and help families on their own unique adventures. By creating products that inspire independent play, we help families discover and grow with an inspiring world of audio - and we would like you to help us achieve it! What you'll be doing Own and iterate our Global Brand Strategy & identity, including: Ensuring a consistent narrative, look & feel across all customer touchpoints (from TikTok ads to packaging & POS) Develop and execute high-impact brand awareness campaigns that move the needle on top-of-funnel growth Identify and execute strategic partnerships, collaborations, and activations Adapt global strategies for regional nuances (NA, EMEA, APAC) without diluting the core brand essence Deliver beautiful and impactful creative through our in-house creative studio Own and execute our Product Marketing & GTM strategy: Lead the global GTM strategy for all new product launches (hardware & software), coordinating between Product Development, Supply Chain, and Growth teams Translate complex product features into compelling, benefit-driven messaging that resonates with diverse global personas. Own and execute our Content Marketing strategy: Develop and execute a multi-channel content roadmap that supports product launches & seasonal campaigns Work with Acquisition & Retention marketing teams to maximise the potential of our content proposition in acquiring new families to Yoto and growing LTV of our existing families Own and execute our Global Communications strategy across all corporate and consumer PR Nurturing and growing the Yoto community to create a sustained engine of stories, user content, creators, superfans, local advocates, and insights Develop a consumer research roadmap which enables a rich understanding of customer needs, identifying opportunities for Yoto's future growth Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and career growth Work closely with our Product, Acquisition & Retention Marketing teams to ensure a unified communications strategy across all channels and touchpoints What you'll bring You are equal parts creative storyteller and data-driven strategist. You love a beautiful aesthetic, but you care even more that it works 8-12+ years of experience in brand and product marketing, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role Proven experience scaling a brand & launching new products across multiple international markets Exceptional writing and presentation skills-you can sell a vision to the Board just as easily as you can write a punchy headline Experience managing multimillion-dollar budgets, leveraging best-in-class marketing effectiveness & measurement Analytical rigour - proficient in using data to inform both creative and go-to-market decisions Exceptional leadership skills & ability to collaborate cross-functionally Comfortable in a fast-paced, constantly evolving scale-up environment, with a strong bias for action Bachelor's degree A passion for audio content and technology Salary £110,000 - £120,000 based on experience What you can expect from Yoto Flexibility: Hybrid working - expectation of 1 day a week on average in our London office, but you are welcome to come in more than this. Take advantage of our 'work from anywhere' policy to work from a different location for up to 6 weeks every year. Summer Hours policy to use between the months of June and August. Financial: Receive Income Protection, covering long term sickness for up to 2 years and company sick pay that increases with length of service. Life Assurance cover from day one of your service. Workplace Pension offering up to 3% employer contributions, following probation. Generous employee referral bonus scheme. Health & Wellness: Private Medical Insurance via Aviva, or a Wellbeing Allowance to be used for memberships, subscriptions, treatment or therapy. Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) through WeCare and unlimited access to Dental advice and guidance via Toothfairy. Bike to work scheme to promote healthier lifestyles. Time Off: 25 days of holiday per year, plus bank holidays. On top of this, you also receive your birthday off, plus 1 extra day of holiday for every year worked after you hit your 2 year anniversary, up to 5 extra days. After 4 years of service, you are also eligible for our sabbatical policy offering up to 3 months' of unpaid sabbatical. Helping Families: Variety of family-friendly leave, including enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility, pregnancy loss and carers leave. Unlock savings with our workplace nursery scheme, designed to support parents of preschool-aged children. People & Planet: Up to 2 volunteer days a year. A Book Allowance of up to £50 a year to contribute to your professional development. Fun Perks: You receive your very own Yoto player and starter pack of cards! Regular company socials and celebrations, including our annual YotoFest! Equity and Diversity At Yoto, we love creating a world where childhood is rich with discovery and joy. We're also passionate about building a workplace where everyone can thrive - both professionally and personally. We value flexibility and give our team the freedom to balance life and work in ways that suit them. We're committed to fostering a safe, diverse, and inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of their background, feel valued and supported. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion group holds bi-monthly forums to elevate diverse voices and perspectives, ensuring everyone at Yoto feels heard, respected, and appreciated. We don't just embrace differences - we celebrate them. We share audio content from a vibrant and diverse community of creators. We are building a team that reflects that same diversity. We invite candidates from all walks of life to explore opportunities with us and join a company that champions flexibility, equity, and inclusion. Recruitment Process Please only apply or engage with Yoto jobs posted on our careers page. All correspondence from our Talent team will be processed through our application tracking system.
Vivienne Westwood is one of the most iconic British Fashion Brands who cares and believes in its people and the environment. As a company we strive to make quality products that respect people and the planet. Our core values are Gaia, Quality not Quantity, Activism, Culture & Heritage, and they reflect the way we work and behave towards each other every day. If you're interested in being part of an organisation that produces quality products, promotes awareness for a better world, and provides an excellent benefits package to support its employees, keep reading . The Talent Acquisition & People Lead provides focused recruitment support to the business, taking ownership of day-to-day hiring activity, pipeline management and interview coordination across departments. The postholder will work closely with hiring managers to deliver a structured, efficient and brand-aligned recruitment process. The role will also provide support to the People team with other HR responsibilities, contributing to a positive and inclusive workplace. This role is offered on a three day s per weekpart time basis, for 12 months (maternity cover), and is based in the head office in Battersea London. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Manage end-to-end recruitment processes across allocated vacancies, including drafting and refining job descriptions, advertising roles, screening applications and shortlisting candidates. Utilise the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and LinkedIn Recruiter to manage vacancies, proactively source candidates, track progress and maintain accurate, compliant recruitment records while building high-quality talent pipelines. Coordinate and schedule interviews, ensuring a seamless candidate and hiring manager experience. Advise hiring managers on recruitment best practice, inclusive interview techniques, assessment structure and market insights to ensure fair and objective selection decisions. Conduct salary benchmarking and market comparisons to inform offer recommendations, with final approval from the People Manager and Director. Prepare offer documentation and support negotiation discussions in line with agreed salary bands and internal equity. Manage relationships with recruitment agencies where required, including briefing and fee negotiation. Manage temporary worker administration where required, including liaison with agencies, timesheet checks and invoice submission to Finance. Track recruitment metrics (e.g. time-to-hire, source of hire) and provide regular updates to the People Manager. Work closely with the People Administrator to coordinate all onboarding activity, ensuring contracts are issued promptly, documentation is complete and new starters experience a smooth and well organised transition into the business. Ensure recruitment and onboarding processes comply with employment legislation, right to work requirements and GDPR. Support the wider People team and contribute to ad hoc administrative tasks as required, including but not limited to processing of expenses via Emburse platform. Support with any ad hoc HR projects or tasks as required to meet business need. (Please note this is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be required to perform additional duties to fulfil the requirements of the role) PROFILE & SKILLS Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment with the ability to run multiple vacancies independently. Highly organised, with strong attention to detail in maintaining ATS records, recruitment trackers and compliance documentation. Strong direct sourcing capability using LinkedIn Recruiter and other search tools. Confident advising and influencing stakeholders at varying levels on selection decisions, salary benchmarking and offer positioning. Commercially aware, with experience supporting offer negotiations and maintaining internal equity. Experience managing recruitment agencies and temporary worker administration. Sound understanding of UK employment legislation relating to recruitment, right to work and GDPR. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build credible working relationships across the business. Self motivated and able to prioritise effectively in a fast paced environment. Experience recruiting within a creative, fashion, retail or brand led environment would be advantageous but not essential. BENEFITS Staff discounts Health & Wellbeing support (includes Private Medical Health Insurance, EAP, Gym Discounts, Access to Financial Planning Service, etc.) Perkbox Discounts and Wellness Hub Cycle to work scheme Generous annual leave allowance Pension Scheme Training and hands on experience Opportunities to build new skills and gain valuable industry knowledge Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we recommend applying early to avoid missing out. Vivienne Westwood is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by local government laws. For our privacy statement please visit this link
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Vivienne Westwood is one of the most iconic British Fashion Brands who cares and believes in its people and the environment. As a company we strive to make quality products that respect people and the planet. Our core values are Gaia, Quality not Quantity, Activism, Culture & Heritage, and they reflect the way we work and behave towards each other every day. If you're interested in being part of an organisation that produces quality products, promotes awareness for a better world, and provides an excellent benefits package to support its employees, keep reading . The Talent Acquisition & People Lead provides focused recruitment support to the business, taking ownership of day-to-day hiring activity, pipeline management and interview coordination across departments. The postholder will work closely with hiring managers to deliver a structured, efficient and brand-aligned recruitment process. The role will also provide support to the People team with other HR responsibilities, contributing to a positive and inclusive workplace. This role is offered on a three day s per weekpart time basis, for 12 months (maternity cover), and is based in the head office in Battersea London. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Manage end-to-end recruitment processes across allocated vacancies, including drafting and refining job descriptions, advertising roles, screening applications and shortlisting candidates. Utilise the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and LinkedIn Recruiter to manage vacancies, proactively source candidates, track progress and maintain accurate, compliant recruitment records while building high-quality talent pipelines. Coordinate and schedule interviews, ensuring a seamless candidate and hiring manager experience. Advise hiring managers on recruitment best practice, inclusive interview techniques, assessment structure and market insights to ensure fair and objective selection decisions. Conduct salary benchmarking and market comparisons to inform offer recommendations, with final approval from the People Manager and Director. Prepare offer documentation and support negotiation discussions in line with agreed salary bands and internal equity. Manage relationships with recruitment agencies where required, including briefing and fee negotiation. Manage temporary worker administration where required, including liaison with agencies, timesheet checks and invoice submission to Finance. Track recruitment metrics (e.g. time-to-hire, source of hire) and provide regular updates to the People Manager. Work closely with the People Administrator to coordinate all onboarding activity, ensuring contracts are issued promptly, documentation is complete and new starters experience a smooth and well organised transition into the business. Ensure recruitment and onboarding processes comply with employment legislation, right to work requirements and GDPR. Support the wider People team and contribute to ad hoc administrative tasks as required, including but not limited to processing of expenses via Emburse platform. Support with any ad hoc HR projects or tasks as required to meet business need. (Please note this is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be required to perform additional duties to fulfil the requirements of the role) PROFILE & SKILLS Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment with the ability to run multiple vacancies independently. Highly organised, with strong attention to detail in maintaining ATS records, recruitment trackers and compliance documentation. Strong direct sourcing capability using LinkedIn Recruiter and other search tools. Confident advising and influencing stakeholders at varying levels on selection decisions, salary benchmarking and offer positioning. Commercially aware, with experience supporting offer negotiations and maintaining internal equity. Experience managing recruitment agencies and temporary worker administration. Sound understanding of UK employment legislation relating to recruitment, right to work and GDPR. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build credible working relationships across the business. Self motivated and able to prioritise effectively in a fast paced environment. Experience recruiting within a creative, fashion, retail or brand led environment would be advantageous but not essential. BENEFITS Staff discounts Health & Wellbeing support (includes Private Medical Health Insurance, EAP, Gym Discounts, Access to Financial Planning Service, etc.) Perkbox Discounts and Wellness Hub Cycle to work scheme Generous annual leave allowance Pension Scheme Training and hands on experience Opportunities to build new skills and gain valuable industry knowledge Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we recommend applying early to avoid missing out. Vivienne Westwood is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by local government laws. For our privacy statement please visit this link
